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Left (axial) & right (coronal) CT images of the left temporal bone show
opacification of the middle ear cavity, external auditory canal and most
of the mastoid air cells. The ossicles appear intact.
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Axial (top) and coronal images of the skull base disclose
involvement of the superficial soft tissues about the pinna.
Key words: infection inflammation temporal bone
ENT Diagnosis:
Acute mastoiditis & external otitis